ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC DESERT STORM: Price, Features, Specifications

Royal Enfield Classic Desert storm has been launched in the market with the intention that it will give an essence of Second World War. During that time, Royal Enfield was used as a common utilities motor bike by the soldiers in the desert.

IN DEPTH ANALYSIS:

The Designing of the bike includes chrome rimmed wheels, gleaming spokes and steel mudguard. The bike is given matte sand color which embellishes the beauty of bike making the bike look different and better from its competitors. Metal telescopic forks of bike leads to bright hooded headlight attached to a steering head which have a Royal Enfield trademark. The instrument console of Desert Storm has an analogue speedometer with reading up to 150kph but the fuel gauge is missing in the bike. Taking its place is a reserve warning icon. There are chrome finished rear view mirrors given to the bike which vibrates while driving the bike hampering the rearview vision. Buffed alloy wheels can be seen on the bike with rider- friendly soft palm grips. Giving the bike a period touch is the old fashioned chrome fuel tank cap and knee pads along with tool and air boxes on the flanks. The bike is also equipped with strident twin horns. Anyone can fall in love of this bike by seeing its naked engine with crankcase blister which is inspired by the Spitfire fighter aircraft of World War II. The riding saddle is spring mounted with stiffer spring which allows better connection to the bike. The back side of Desert Storm has a smoothly flowing mud guard which leads to a tail light. Over all fit and finish of the motorcycle is really good.

POWER AND PERFORMANCE:

Taking a look at the power and performance of Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm, it is powered by a 499 cc four- stroke, single cylinder, air- cooled, twin spark plug, new generation Royal Enfield engine which can easily produce a power output of 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5 speed gearbox and comes with Keihin electronic fuel injection system. Desert Storm can reach a speed of 60 kph in just four seconds.

STYLE AND LOOKS:

The suspension system of the bike consists of an archaic, tubular, bush mounted swing arm at the rear side and a 130 mm travel- telescopic fork at the front. The front tyre has a size of 19 inches while the back comprises of 120/80 section tyre which is sized at 18 inches.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

The bike will give its rider a comfortable and smooth riding experience through its commanding upright riding posture and new sprung seat. The bike is available in the Indian market at a price of Rs. 1,76,002

RECAP:

This bike from Royal Enfiled may seem overpriced, but the power of the machine and sheer joy of high-speed cruising offsets the price to a large extent. If you want to enjoy the Royal Enfield charm and don’t care too much about mileage, this is the bike for you. The new features make it more reliable than its previous versions. It is a great bike with some of great power and performance. It comes one of the trusted bike brand of India. It has everything which a biker ever dreams of. Just follow the right bike. This one is made for you. Go for it. Always wear all the safety gears while riding bikes on roads.